Monday, September 21, 2015

Recent Skincare Discoveries From REN, Trilogy, Phace Bioactive & Sustainable Youth With Some Quick Thoughts

I’ve been trying out some new skincare recently, a couple of discoveries from brands new to me. Here’s a quick roundup of what has worked for me and how I like them.

Recent Skincare Discoveries From REN, Trilogy, Phace, Sustainable Youth With Some Quick Thoughts


REN Rose O12 Moisture Defence Oil ($80; sephora.com; press sample) - Is a luxurious face oil that I like to use during the nighttime mostly. Its sort of a dry oil, so leaves no residue behind and my dry skin drinks it up. The scent is not too strong, mostly a powdery floral from the few essential oils and goes away within a few minutes once the oil is absorbed. Its a great, nourishing oil for dry, dehydrated skin and something I’ll be using a lot more in the coming colder weeks. So far, I’ve been using it by itself, but It is a very good one to layer under moisturizer too!

REN Rose O12 Moisture Defence Serum Review, Photos


Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil ($24; Whole Foods) - Another great find that I picked up months back at Whole Foods when I wanted something that isn’t too scented. It is a slightly thicker oil, has hardly any scent and is very good for dry, sensitive skin that could use a little brightening as well. It is really great for the price and the packaging is perfect, so I use about 2-3 drops each time. It does take a while to absorb completely though, so the texture might be better suited for skin that leans dry and preferably before bed.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil Review, Photos


Phace Bioactive Ph Optimized Illuminating Serum ($92; saksfifthavenue.com; press sample)-  Is a very potent, brightening serum in a concentrated formula. It is quick absorbing and the gel like texture feels very lightweight. If you have pretty sensitive skin, I would recommend using this not more than 2-3 times as week. The formula tends to leave skin feeling a tad sensitive so a good sunscreen is needed to be followed up with, if you are going to be out in the sun a lot. The brightening effect from this one is quick and if your skin needs a radiance boost, this is a good serum to keep an eye out for. It is definitely something that needs a moisturizer on top or at least a light lotion that can add a little bit of moisture.

 Phace Bioactive Ph Optimized Illuminating Serum Review, Photos
Phace Bioactive Ph Optimized Illuminating Serum Ingredients


Sustainable Youth Ultra Creamy Cleansing Lotion ($50; sustainableyouth.com; press sample) - Feels very rich and isn’t drying at all, but the formula struggles to remove waterproof anything, especially mascara. Like I would with any cleanser, I massage a small amount onto face and neck and remove with a washcloth. While the formula is really nice and gentle on dry, sensitive skin and isn’t one bit drying, I needed an oil cleanser to get my eye makeup off. I guess it is more of a skin cleanser or one to be used on days when there’s not much makeup to get rid off. A little pricey, but good for a non-drying gentle cleanse that leaves skin balanced and soft.

Sustainable Youth Ultra Creamy Cleansing Lotion Review, Photos
Sustainable Youth Ultra Creamy Cleansing Lotion Ingredients



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